Description

🛠️ Cobb Elevators — Powerful Precision for Bone & Tissue Elevation

In orthopedic, spine, and trauma surgery, precision must meet strength. The Cobb Elevator is the go-to tool for controlled bone elevation, periosteal stripping, and tissue dissection. Built for leverage, these German-made instruments feature a solid 11″ shaft and are available in multiple curved blade widths to match the demands of every case, from delicate periosteal release to broad bone exposure.

Whether you’re dissecting around vertebrae during a spinal fusion or mobilizing bone fragments in a trauma case, the Cobb Elevator offers dependable handling and tactile feedback every step of the way.

👨‍⚕️ The Legacy of Dr. John Cobb

Named in honor of Dr. John Robert Cobb (1903–1967), the Cobb Elevator carries forward the vision of a surgical pioneer. Dr. Cobb was a renowned orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and is best known for introducing the Cobb Angle, a diagnostic measurement that remains the global standard for assessing scoliosis.

Beyond diagnostics, Dr. Cobb’s influence shaped how orthopedic surgeons approach deformity correction and spinal reconstruction. His legacy lives on through the instruments that bear his name, instruments designed to give surgeons better control, improved access, and ultimately better outcomes.

📏 Specifications & Blade Width Options

Cobb Elevators come in five curved blade widths, all with a durable 11″ shaft and a secure round knurled handle for confident grip:

• 13 mm / ⅜″ — Narrow blade for tight spaces and fine elevation

• 15 mm / ½″ — Balanced for everyday use in spine and ortho procedures

• 19 mm / ¾″ — Provides more surface contact for stronger dissection

• 25 mm / 1″ — Ideal for broader elevation during larger exposures

• 30 mm / 1¼″ — Maximum width for powerful leverage and visibility

The curved tip glides beneath periosteum or soft tissue, lifting cleanly and efficiently while preserving structural integrity.

🏥 Clinical Use Cases

🦴 Spine & Ortho

• Elevate and strip periosteum before fusion or hardware placement

• Separate tissue layers during anterior/posterior approach surgeries

• Mobilize vertebral bodies and expose disc spaces cleanly

🛠️ Trauma

• Assist in fracture repair by retracting soft tissue and isolating bone fragments

• Create access corridors during ORIF (open reduction internal fixation)

🧠 General & Skull Base

• Lift bone flaps in cranial procedures

• Dissect under tight fascial planes in reconstruction

✅ Key Benefits

• 11″ Length — Perfect for deep exposure and leverage

• Multiple Blade Sizes — Choose the right width for each anatomy

• Knurled Handle — Reliable grip, even when gloves are wet

• German Stainless Steel — Surgical-grade and fully autoclavable

• Long-Lasting Performance — Built for high-volume ORs

🧼 Easy to Maintain, Built to Last

• Autoclavable up to 134°C (273°F)

• Satin or mirror finish resists staining and corrosion

• No crevices or hinges—ensuring fast, effective sterilization

💼 Smart Investment for Busy Operating Rooms

Whether building trauma, ortho, or spine trays, Cobb Elevators check all the boxes: versatile, durable, and comfortable in the hand. With a long service life and adaptable range of widths, it’s the kind of instrument your team will reach for again and again.

🛒 Choose Precision. Choose ACE Medical Cobb Elevators.

Take your OR efficiency and surgical precision to the next level with Cobb Elevators, trusted tools born from legacy and refined by performance.

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